Ashland public meetings in 2025

Town Council Meeting

The council will hold a public hearing on the FY2026‑2027 through FY2030‑2031 Capital Improvement Program, including a staff report, presentation, and draft CIP. An ordinance (ORD2025-14) proposing enhanced penalties for speeding in certain residential areas will be discussed. A proposed 2025 Traffic Calming Plan will be presented for consideration. Additional reports from the Planning, Finance, and Police departments will be given.

• Public hearing on FY2026‑2027 – FY2030‑2031 Capital Improvement Program (staff report, presentation, draft CIP)
• ORD2025-14 Enhanced Penalties for Speeding in Certain Residential Areas (staff report, legal ad, presentation)
• Proposed 2025 Traffic Calming Plan (staff report, proposed plan, existing plan from 2020)
• Referral REZ25-1106 Willow Farm Properties (staff report)
• Finance Department report

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on ORD2025-12, a conditional zoning amendment. They will also introduce cases for January 2026, consider approval of the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes, and discuss the 2026 meeting calendar. Committee and director reports include an update on development status and management reports for October.

• Public hearing on Conditional Zoning Amendment ORD2025-12
• Introduction of cases for January 2026
• Approval of November 12, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2026 Town Meetings Calendar
• Director's update on development status and management reports for October

Town Council Meeting

The Ashland Town Council will review the FY2027-2031 Capital Improvements Program and receive the FY25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The meeting will also cover consent agenda items and council reports.

• Review FY2027-2031 Capital Improvements Program
• Receive FY25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Approve minutes from November 18, 2025
• Approve invoices
• Receive Public Works and Town Manager reports

Joint Economic Development Authority with Hanover County

The Ashland Joint Economic Development Authority with Hanover County will meet on October 27, 2025, to discuss several economic development projects including the Holland Tract, Iron Horse Development, and the Hanover Gateway Route 1 Small Area Plan. The agenda also includes public comment and a discussion of outdoor recreation and other joint opportunities. No votes are listed; the items are solely for discussion.

• Discussion of Holland Tract development
• Discussion of Iron Horse Development
• Discussion of Hanover Gateway Route 1 Small Area Plan
• Discussion of outdoor recreation opportunities
• Discussion of other joint economic development opportunities

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will review several zoning referrals, including Green Acres and a conditional zoning amendment. The meeting includes a public hearing on a text amendment regarding the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area and a presentation from the Downtown Ashland Association.

• Referral: REZ25-1014 Green Acres ORD2025-13
• Referral: CUP25-1013 Hanover CO Wastewater Improvements Vaughan Road
• Referral: ORD2025-12 Conditional Zoning Amendment
• Public Hearing: ORD2025-08 Text Amendment of Chapter 4.1, Article III-Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area
• Review of 2026 Draft Legislative Agenda

Planning Commission Meeting

The Ashland Planning Commission will review the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for 2027-2031 and discuss the cancellation of Conditional Zoning Amendment ORD2025-12. The body will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and receive reports from Town Council and community committees.

• Capital Improvements Program (CIP) 2027-2031 public hearing
• Approval of October 8, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes
• Conditional Zoning Amendment ORD2025-12 canceled
• Report of Town Council and PlanRVA committees
• Management Reports for September 2025

Town Council Meeting

The Ashland Town Council will consider a proposed speed limit change on North Railroad Avenue and an ordinance regarding inattentive driving. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2026 legislative agenda and the retirement recognition of Ingrid Stenbjorn.

• ORD2025-11 Proposed Speed Limit Change - North Railroad Avenue
• ORD2025-10 Proposed Inattentive Driving Code
• 2026 Legislative Agenda
• Ingrid Stenbjorn Retirement Recognition
• APD Vehicle Purchase Order

Town Council Meeting

The council will consider consent agenda items (October 7 meeting minutes and invoices), hear presentations including Scout recognitions and the annual "Ashland By the Numbers" report, and take action on legal advertisement guidelines and an incentive grant for GK Ashland LLC related to an I-95 restaurant. A discussion on stormwater management fund programs and department reports are also on the agenda.

• GK Ashland LLC I-95 Restaurant Incentive Grant (action item)
• Legal advertisement time and manner guidelines (action item)
• Stormwater management fund programs (discussion)
• Ashland By the Numbers 2025 presentation
• Consent agenda: minutes from October 7, 2025, and invoices

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority will hold a grants worksession covering several applications, including hotel incentive, demo loan, restaurant incentive, infrastructure loan, outdoor recreation, revitalization, and Route 1 enhancement grants. The board will also hear reports on town council updates, a tax collection ordinance, Holland Tract plans, and a meeting with Senator Ciefers. Minutes from September 18 and the treasurer's report are also on the agenda.

• Grants worksession: Hotel Incentive, Demo Loan, I95 Restaurant Incentive, Infrastructure Loan, Outdoor Recreation, Revitalization, Route 1 Enhancement grants
• Town Council update: ordinance for cost of collection for tax collection
• Report on Holland Tract north of Town with charettes
• Senator Ciefers meeting and possible resolution for late Vice Mayor Hodges
• Approval of September 18, 2025 minutes

Planning Commission Meeting

The Ashland Planning Commission will hear a presentation on the town’s Capital Improvements Program for 2027‑2031, delivered by Town Manager Josh Farrar. No public hearings or action items are scheduled. The meeting also includes routine reports from the Town Council, PlanRVA, and the Director’s update on development and August management activities.

• Presentation of Capital Improvements Program (CIP) – final CIP 2027‑2031
• Town Council report (Ms. Anita Barnhart)
• PlanRVA report (Mr. Brent Chambers)
• Director’s Report – update on development status (Mr. Bannon Luckert)
• Management Reports for August 2025 (Planning and Community Development)

Town Council Meeting

The Ashland Town Council will discuss a proposed ordinance for recovering delinquent taxes and an arts residency program. The meeting also includes presentations on local tourism and a public hearing on the tax measure.

• Public hearing on ORD2025-09 Cost Recovery for Delinquent Taxes
• Action item: COU-176 Arts & Culture Residency Program
• Discussion on adding 'Inattentive Driving' ordinance to Town Code
• Proclamation honoring Vice Mayor John Hodges
• Presentation on Marketing & Tourism update

Economic Development Authority

The Ashland Economic Development Authority will consider an action item: a proposed I-95 Corridor Restaurant Incentive Program grant for G&K Ashland, LLC, which operates a Zaxby's. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, a treasurer's report, and updates from the Town Council and Hanover EDA.

• Action item: I-95 Corridor Restaurant Incentive Program for G&K Ashland, LLC (Zaxby's)
• Approval of minutes from August 21, 2025
• Approval of subcommittee minutes from September 11, 2025
• Treasurer's report by Ms. Triscari
• Reports from Town Council, Hanover EDA, and economic development update

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-05 to repeal the Ashland Technology Zone. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, invoices, and proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month and the Rotary Club of Ashland's 10th birthday. Department reports from Planning, Finance, and Police are also scheduled.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-05 to repeal the Ashland Technology Zone
• Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
• 10th Birthday of the Rotary Club of Ashland Proclamation
• Police Department summer uniform presentation
• Consent agenda: minutes from September 2, 2025, and invoices

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Committee will receive an update on the North Ashland Park concept planning from Ms. Richards. The meeting also includes citizen input and committee reports. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; it is primarily a discussion and information session.

• North Ashland Park concept planning update presented by Ms. Richards
• Parks & Recreation Department monthly report for September

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hear a presentation on the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvements Program and discuss the process for updating the Town's Zoning Ordinance. They will receive updates on development status at the Holland Property and Henry Clay Elementary. No public hearings or action items are scheduled.

• Presentation of the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvements Program
• Discussion of the process for the Zoning Ordinance update
• Development status update: Holland Property
• Development status update: Henry Clay Elementary
• Coordination with Hanover County Planning Commission

Town Council Meeting

The Ashland Town Council will consider a draft agreement for the Fall Line Trail Trailhead Project. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new RMC president and a request to purchase replacement firearms for the Ashland Police Department.

• Fall Line Trail Trailhead Project draft agreement
• Request to purchase replacement firearms for APD
• Introduction of new RMC President Dr. Michael Hill
• Approval of August 19, 2025 Town Council minutes
• Invoices

Economic Development Authority

The Ashland Economic Development Authority will adopt the July 17, 2025 minutes and consider amending its bylaws. The board will also review the treasurer's report and discuss the town's grants program.

• Adoption of July 17, 2025 minutes
• Bylaws Amendment proposal
• Treasurer's Report submission
• Grants Program Review
• Town Council Update

Town Council Meeting

The Ashland Town Council meeting will consider several routine items, including approval of the consent agenda and presentations. The council will vote on a resolution to realign U.S. Bike Route 1 and consider an exception request for the Oppidan Data Center frontage. Additional reports from the Planning and Police Departments will be reviewed.

• Resolution to realign U.S. Bike Route 1 (Action Item A)
• Oppidan Data Center Frontage Exception request (Action Item B)
• Consent agenda: minutes from Aug 5, 2025; invoices; TRIAD 30th anniversary proclamation; cell tower application SUB25-0527 at 10190 East Patrick Henry Road
• Presentation of TRIAD proclamation
• PlanRVA Strategic Plan review by Director Martha Shickle

Town Council Meeting

The Ashland Town Council will convene on August 5, 2025, to approve minutes, invoices, and a police vehicle purchase. The meeting includes a public hearing on an ordinance regarding public camping and an action item to appoint an interim councilmember.

• Police Vehicle Purchase Authorization
• ORD2025-07 Public Camping and Unattended Personal Property
• Appointment of Interim Councilmember
• SUB25-0429 W.W. Bennett Estate Lots 8 & 9
• Approval of July 15, 2025 Town Council minutes

Public Art Commission

The Ashland Public Art Commission will discuss the Art in Orbit program, including the 2025-03 request for proposals and related examples. The commission will also consider a public art donation offer from Charles Streshley. Member updates and a July 2025 Arts & Culture staff report will be presented.

• Review of Art in Orbit program (RFP 2025-03, plinth and rubric examples)
• Consideration of Charles Streshley’s public art donation offer
• Commission member updates (Leslie Bax presentation)
• July 2025 Arts & Culture staff report

Economic Development Authority

The Ashland Economic Development Authority will approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss a grant application for Bravo Bakeshop. The body will also receive updates from the Town Council and Hanover Economic Development Authority.

• Approval of May 22, 2025 EDA minutes
• Approval of July 7, 2025 Grant Review Subcommittee minutes
• Bravo Bakeshop grant application review
• Treasurer's report for July 2025
• Town Council update on Vice Mayor Hodges' resignation

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will hear a public hearing for a rezoning request at Lakeview at Luck Farm Section 1 and consider renewing a modular housing permit. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month and updates from the Homeless Taskforce.

• Public hearing for Lakeview at Luck Farm Section 1 rezoning (REZ25-0317)
• Renewal of modular housing permit (CUP24-0508)
• Agreement with Commonwealth Attorney for zoning cases
• Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation
• Homeless Taskforce update

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Ashland Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Jacqueline Kelly at 911 Maple Street. The variance seeks relief from Ashland Town Code Section 21-44 Yard Regulations and Section 21-255 Exceptions to Yard Regulations. Other agenda items are procedural, including approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing: Jacqueline Kelly variance request from yard regulations at 911 Maple Street (GPIN 7779-78-8692)
• Documents: variance application, staff report, and presentation for item BZA25-0529
• Approval of April 10, 2024, meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

The committee will review a staff report and presentation regarding the Fall Line Trail trailhead RFP. The meeting includes a discussion of revised proposals from 900 North, Karen Pannabecker, and TerraCycle.

• Fall Line Trail trailhead RFP staff report and presentation
• Revised proposal from 900 North
• Revised proposal from Karen Pannabecker
• Revised proposal from TerraCycle

Parks & Recreation and Public Art Commission Subcommittee Special Meeting

The Parks & Recreation and Public Art Commission Subcommittee will discuss the RFP submissions received for the Fall Line Trailhead Functional Artwork Project. No other business is scheduled.

• Discussion of RFP submissions for Fall Line Trailhead Functional Artwork Project

Town Council Meeting

The Ashland Town Council will consider a restaurant incentive grant for 7 Brews on the I-95 corridor as an action item. They will also vote on canceling the July 1 meeting and revising COU-116 regarding proclamations and resolutions. A presentation on Special Event Guide updates and reports from Planning, Finance, and Police departments are scheduled.

• Consider cancelation of July 1, 2025 Town Council meeting
• Revision to COU-116 'Proclamations and Resolutions'
• 7 Brews I-95 Corridor Restaurant Incentive Grant
• Presentation: Special Event Guide & Application Updates
• Consent agenda: minutes from June 3, 2025 and invoice

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request and ordinance for Lakeview at Luck Farm Sec 1. The body will also review management reports and the reappointment of two commissioners.

• Public hearing for REZ25-0317 and ORD2025-02 regarding Lakeview at Luck Farm Sec 1
• Curb and Gutter Exception Request Waiver for Lakeview and Luck Farm Sec 1
• Reappointment of Planning Commissioners Tim Merrill and Sylvia Bowman
• Review of Planning and Community Development management reports for February, March, and April 2025

Town Council Meeting

The Ashland Town Council will vote on the FY26 Budget Resolution. It will also adopt consent agenda items including the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes, a Pride Month proclamation, and VDOT signalization agreements. A citizen presentation by Dr. Patricia Cook will be heard, followed by reports from council members, the mayor, public works, and the town manager.

• FY26 Budget Resolution
• Minutes from May 20, 2025 Town Council Meeting
• Pride Month Proclamation
• Signalization MOA/Agreements for Incident Management (VDOT Agreement, Addendum, Procedures)
• Citizen input presentation by Dr. Patricia Cook

Economic Development Authority

The Ashland Economic Development Authority will consider a grant application for 7 Brew, a business located at I-95, including an incentive recommendation. They will also vote on approval of minutes from March 31 and April 17, 2025. Discussion items include the treasurer's report, town council update, Hanover Economic Development Authority update, and progress on the economic development strategic plan.

• Grant application and incentive recommendation for 7 Brew at I-95
• Approval of minutes from March 31, 2025 special meeting
• Approval of minutes from April 17, 2025 regular meeting
• Treasurer's report for April 2025
• Progress report on Economic Development Strategic Plan

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance ORD2025-04 concerning public camping. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, invoices, and a proclamation for Public Works Week. The Council will also recognize 2025 Community Leadership Academy graduates and consider re-appointments to the Planning Commission.

• Public hearing on ORD2025-04 Public Camping
• Consent agenda: minutes from May 6, 2025, invoices, and Public Works Week Proclamation
• Recognition of 2025 Community Leadership Academy graduates
• Re-appointment of Planning Commission members
• Department reports from Planning, Finance, and Police

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

The committee will discuss the N. Ashland Park Concept Plan Process and review the 2025 workplan. They will also hear citizen input and receive staff reports.

• Discussion of N. Ashland Park Concept Plan Process
• 2025 Parks and Recreation Committee Workplan Check-In
• Citizen Input period
• Parks & Recreation Report from Ms. Richards

Town Council Meeting

The Ashland Town Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 25/26 real property tax rate and town budget during this meeting. The council will also receive a presentation on homelessness in the region, including potential ordinance discussions. Consent items include a wayfinding signage agreement for the Fall Line Trail and several proclamations.

• Public hearing on FY 25/26 Real Property Tax
• Public hearing on FY 25/26 Budget with draft resolution
• Presentation on homelessness in the region with draft ordinance
• Fall Line Trail Wayfinding Signage Agreement
• Proclamations for Mrs. Anna Winston Shelton and Peace Officers' Memorial Week

Economic Development Authority

The Ashland Economic Development Authority will hold a routine meeting on April 17, 2025, with action limited to approving minutes from February 20, 2025. Discussion items include a treasurer's report, updates from the Town Council and Hanover Economic Development Authority, an economic development update, and progress on the strategic plan.

• Approval of minutes from February 20, 2025
• Treasurer's report for March
• Town Council update presented by Dr. Daniel McGraw
• Economic Development Update presentation by Ms. Kelly Franke
• Progress report on the Economic Development Strategic Plan by Ms. Nora Amos

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the FY2024/2025 budget. They will also discuss the Town Manager's proposed FY2025/2026 budget, which includes a tax legal notice. The consent agenda includes a referral of a rezoning application for Lakeview and Luck Farm Section 1, as well as proclamations for Arbor Day and Business Appreciation Month.

• Public hearing on FY2024/2025 budget amendment
• Discussion of FY2025/2026 Town Manager's proposed budget
• Referral of rezoning application REZ25-0317 (Lakeview and Luck Farm Sec 1) to Planning Commission
• Promotion of Sgt. Jamie Hanlon by Police Chief Aronhalt
• Proclamations for Arbor Day and Business Appreciation Month

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on application BZA2025-0410 from Garry Potts and Professional Permits on behalf of Shree Sai Sagun, LLC for the Sunoco station at 10292 East Patrick Henry Road. The board will also elect a chair and vice chair, and approve the agenda and minutes from April 24, 2024.

• Public hearing for BZA2025-0410: Sunoco at 10292 East Patrick Henry Road
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of April 24, 2024 minutes

Town Council Meeting

The council will vote on a resolution evaluating the Town Manager's performance for calendar year 2024. They will also hear a presentation from the Central Virginia Transportation Authority and consider a consent agenda that includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a Dark Sky Week proclamation. Citizen input and reports from council members, the mayor, public works, and the town manager are also on the agenda.

• Town Manager’s CY2024 Evaluation Resolution (action item)
• Dark Sky Week Proclamation (consent agenda)
• Central Virginia Transportation Authority Update presentation by Mr. Sean Davis and Mr. Chet Parsons
• Approval of minutes from March 18 and March 25, 2025 meetings (consent agenda)

Economic Development Authority - Special Meeting

The Economic Development Authority will discuss a treasurer's report and the acquisition of real property in a closed session. The body will consider authorizing a bid for a property at public auction.

• Authorization to bid on 103 North Hill Carter Parkway
• Approval of a $60,000 bidder's deposit

Public Art Commission

The commission will discuss proposals for artwork at the Fall Line Trailhead and receive an update on the Art in Orbit program, including review of draft RFPs. They will also hear a spring 2025 arts and culture staff report. The agenda includes citizen input and commission member updates, but no formal votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of Fall Line Trailhead Artwork and related RFP from Parks & Recreation Committee
• Art in Orbit Program Update with draft RFP review
• Spring 2025 Arts & Culture Staff Report

Town Council Budget Worksession

The Ashland Town Council will hold a budget worksession at 6:00 PM on March 25, 2025. Council members will hear a budget presentation that includes outside organization funding applications, the DAA budget request, the DEIC 2024 impact report, and the Ashland Foundation grant criteria. Additional agenda items cover public‑safety funding requests for the volunteer fire company, volunteer rescue, and police, as well as an update on the American Rescue Plan Act. The session will conclude with budget discussion and guidance, followed by citizen input periods.

• Outside Organization Funding Applications
• DAA Budget Request
• DEIC 2024 Impact Report
• Fire & EMS Volunteer Funding Requests (Ashland Volunteer Fire Company; Ashland Volunteer Rescue)
• American Rescue Plan Act Update (APRA Master Spreadsheet)

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning application REZ23-1031 and associated ordinance ORD2023-14 for the Patriot Glenn development. The council will also consider revisions to the 2025 Strategic Plan and a code amendment (COU-118) regarding filming of public meetings. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the annual performance evaluation of the Town Manager.

• Public hearing for rezoning REZ23-1031 and ordinance ORD2023-14 for Patriot Glenn development
• 2025 Strategic Plan revisions (action item)
• Code amendment COU-118 for filming public meetings
• Consent agenda includes approval of March 4 and March 11 meeting minutes and invoices
• Closed session for Town Manager performance evaluation

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss a Request for Proposals for the Fall Line Trailhead, review the 2025 workplan, and consider a matter regarding Public Service Forest. Citizen input and committee reports are also on the agenda.

• Fall Line Trailhead Request for Proposals (RFP)
• 2025 Parks and Recreation Committee Workplan
• Public Service Forest discussion
• Parks & Recreation Department report

Planning Commission Meeting

The Ashland Planning Commission will hold a largely procedural meeting with no public hearings or action items. The main discussion items are a presentation on a social media policy resolution for elected officials and appointed members, and a statistical overview of the town. The commission will also approve January meeting minutes and hear reports from committees and staff.

• Presentation on social media policy resolution (COU-117) for elected officials and appointed members
• "Ashland by the Numbers" presentation by Mr. Bannon Luckert
• Approval of January 8, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Management reports for January and February 2025 from Planning and Community Development
• Committee updates from Town Council and PlanRVA

Town Council Budget Worksession

The Town Council is meeting for a budget worksession to review revenues and departmental funding. The session includes presentations on various town services and capital projects.

• Budget introduction and revenue review
• Review of Capital Projects Fund
• Discussion on Central Virginia Transportation Authority
• Departmental budget reviews for Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and Information Technology
• Review of a letter from citizen Paul Koza

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will hold public hearings regarding two proposed ordinances. The body will also discuss the Carter Park Pool 2025 season performance, the Public Service Forest, and the town's strategic plan.

• Public hearing for ORD2025-01 Residential Picketing
• Public hearing for ORD2025-02 Neighborhood Events
• Women's History Month Proclamation
• Proclamation honoring the service of Mr. Scott Samuel
• Closed session for the annual performance evaluation of the Town Manager

Economic Development Authority

The Ashland Economic Development Authority will consider approving a performance agreement with Republic National Distributing Company, elect officers, and discuss a social media policy for elected officials. The board will also receive updates on town council and economic development, and hold a work session on the economic development strategic plan.

• Performance agreement with Republic National Distributing Company (action item)
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Treasurer
• Approval of minutes from October and December 2024
• Discussion of social media policy for elected officials (COU-117)
• Work session on Economic Development Strategic Plan revisions

Town Council Meeting

The council will hold a public hearing on the Patriot Glen project, reviewing rezoning REZ23-1031 and ordinance ORD2023-14. Materials include an application, concept plan, proffers, HOA amendment, development checklist, timeline, and a purchase agreement with Hanover County. Because required newspaper notices were missed, the council will not vote on the project until proper re‑advertising is completed. Additional reports from the Planning, Finance, and Police departments will be presented.

• Public hearing on REZ23-1031 & ORD2023-14 Patriot Glen (rezoning and ordinance)
• Review of application, concept plan, proffers, HOA amendment, development checklist, timeline, and Hanover County purchase agreement
• Planning Department report (Mrs. Amos)
• Finance Department report (Mrs. Shugart)
• Police Department report (Chief Aronhalt)

Town Council Work Session: Strategic Plan Update: CANCELLED

This Town Council work session on the strategic plan update has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Town Council Meeting

The Ashland Town Council will consider a consent agenda including Resolution 2025-03 to authorize funding for VDOT agreements and signatory authority. They will also hold a public input session on the pre-development budget and may enter closed session to evaluate the town manager's performance. The meeting includes approval of minutes, invoices, a Black History Month proclamation, and a correction to a prior land-use action.

• Resolution 2025-03 funding local share and signatory authority for VDOT agreements
• Pre-Development Budget Public Input session
• Correction to COU-500 Revision action from January 21, 2025
• Black History Month Proclamation
• Closed session for annual performance evaluation of the Town Manager

Public Art Commission

The Ashland Public Art Commission will consider an action item on the Art on Loan Program, which would establish a process for loaning artwork. They will also discuss a proposed social media policy for elected and appointed officials and review the 2025 public art workplan goals. Citizen input is scheduled. The meeting includes staff reports and commission updates.

• Action on Art on Loan Program (staff report and examples provided)
• Discussion of Social Media Policy for Elected & Appointed Officials
• Review of 2025-26 Public Art Work Plan goals for Goal #4
• Winter 2025 Arts & Culture Staff Report

Town Council Meeting

The Town Council will review the 2024 National Citizen Survey results, discuss the FY2026-FY2030 Capital Improvement Plan, and consider adopting a new Employee Handbook and compensation resolutions.

• 2024 National Citizen Survey Results
• FY2026-FY2030 Capital Improvement Plan
• Employee Handbook 2025
• Compensation for Appointed Body Members
• SUB24-1204 Vaughan Road Extension

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

The committee will discuss the Parks & Recreation 2025 Work Plan and the Fall Line Trailhead Public Art Sub-Committee. Members will also review a 2024 performance report for the Carter Park Pool.

• Parks & Recreation 2025 Work Plan
• Fall Line Trailhead Public Art Sub-Committee
• Carter Park Pool 2024 Performance Report

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request and associated ordinance for the Patriot Glenn development. The commission will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair, hear the 2025 annual report, and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for REZ23-1031 & ORD2023-14 Patriot Glenn rezoning and ordinance
• Election for Chair and Vice Chair
• Presentation of 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report by Ms. Nora Amos
• Approval of December 11, 2024 regular meeting minutes

Town Council Meeting - CANCELED

The meeting scheduled for January 6, 2025, was canceled. The provided agenda contains only procedural items and planned discussions that did not occur.